Windows 10: Move OS and files to new drive.

Discus and support Move OS and files to new drive. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My son’s PC is running out of space 500GB SSD and, instead of adding a storage drive, I want to move the whole volume to a new 2TB SSD, including the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mark_B-24, Jun 9, 2024.

  1. MARK_B-24
    Mark_B-24 Win User

    Move OS and files to new drive.


    My son’s PC is running out of space 500GB SSD and, instead of adding a storage drive, I want to move the whole volume to a new 2TB SSD, including the OS without having to buy a new W10 licence. What default Windows tools and processes would you advise? Once completed I would remove the old SSD, leaving him still with just one drive C:

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    Mark_B-24, Jun 9, 2024
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  2. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Jun 9, 2024
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  3. CINDYROMERO
    CindyRomero Win User
    How to stop File History on the old drive and start File History on a new drive?

    I use the external drive
    for File History and have a lot of information there. I want to restart the File History process on a new drive and place the previous File History drive off-site.

    Please suggest the steps to stop File History on the old drive and start File History on a new drive.
     
    CindyRomero, Jun 9, 2024
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  4. DRONE
    Drone Win User

    Move OS and files to new drive.

    Remove an OS installation without removing files?

    There's no way to keep files and delete OS without installing a new OS. You can create a new partition on that drive, drop your files there and format partition with OS.
     
    Drone, Jun 9, 2024
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